Director David F. Sandberg opens up about being an introvert and how it affects his process of preparing for and shooting movies. When we think about successful directors, a certain personality type can trickle into our minds. Possibly someone who's gregarious, a person who can control a room or easily pivot from one idea to the next. But that isn't always the case. We've featured Sandberg, the director behind Shazam!, Annabelle, and Lights Out on No Film School before detailing the techniques he uses to tell story. But his latest video, "Can You Be An Introvert Director?" caught our eye. It takes on a subject few speak on—the personality traits of a successful director. Check it out. Sandberg, who sees himself as an introvert, admits that he needs time when it comes to preparing a pitch or being a guest on a panel. Like many of us, he needs to be in the proper headspace. On the other side of the coin are those who can go off the cuff and are comfortable with an indirect approach. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 24 March, 2021